As expected the China crop is a large one and the opening rates both on the Shanghai and Hankow markets have exceeded even the most liberal estimate. The greatest interest has been shown in the lowest grades and the market has remained strong, with an upward tendency Keemuns.—Business has been brisk since the opening, especially for the better qualities, and closing trates show a rather firmer tone.
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